MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether the Haulbowline Dockyard is receiving the money grant as promised to Ireland; and, if so, when will the 86 men recently disemployed from the extensions department be reengaged; whether it is intended that H.M.S. Triumph shall be repaired at Cork; and, if so, how soon, as the employment is much needed there; and whether the idle steam launches are now utilised to convey the men to and from work?
§ THE CIVIL LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. E. ROBERTSON,) DundeeThe work for which provision has been made at Haulbowline is being proceeded with, and such men as are needed will be engaged from time to time. As much of the repairs to the Triumph as can be carried out at Haulbowline will be done there. Inquiries are being made as regards the employment of the steam launches.